Coach starts game sitting outside coaching box

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BigCat

I know what you mean/saying but it’s not moot. Coach has a lot more places to sit but many schools here have seats towards mid court..

Are coaches allowed to sit in those seats that are above the 28' line? If a team puts chairs all the way to the table, is the HC allowed to sit in that seat next to the table?

[Matt S.]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Are coaches allowed to sit in those seats that are above the 28' line? If a team puts chairs all the way to the table, is the HC allowed to sit in that seat next to the table?

Sure, s/he can sit there... but if s/he does, s/he loses the right to stand throughout the game. Case play says it best.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Are coaches allowed to sit in those seats that are above the 28' line? If a team puts chairs all the way to the table, is the HC allowed to sit in that seat next to the table?

That's rhetorical, right?

By rule, I dont' think the coach can sit there.

Now, some gyms don't really lend themselves to a strict enforcement of the rule, but if the janitorial staff just put the chairs too close to the table, move them.

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

That's rhetorical, right?

By rule, I dont' think the coach can sit there.

Now, some gyms don't really lend themselves to a strict enforcement of the rule, but if the janitorial staff just put the chairs too close to the table, move them.

I don’t think there’s a rule that says they can’t sit there...If game mgt puts benches there they can sit there...all game..,

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Are coaches allowed to sit in those seats that are above the 28' line? If a team puts chairs all the way to the table, is the HC allowed to sit in that seat next to the table?

Game management decides where benches/seats allowed. If he/she sits there can’t get up. Not something I focus on during games..

[UNIgiantslayers]

Originally Posted by BigCat

Game management decides where benches/seats allowed. If he/she sits there can’t get up. Not something I focus on during games..

I had a coach start sitting RIGHT next to the table (out of the box). He stood a few times to coach during the game, so whatever. But then he was standing to argue a call (inside the box). That was when I told him the rule and to have a seat. If he hadn't been complaining, I would've left well-enough alone.

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

I had a coach start sitting RIGHT next to the table (out of the box). He stood a few times to coach during the game, so whatever. But then he was standing to argue a call (inside the box). That was when I told him the rule and to have a seat. If he hadn't been complaining, I would've left well-enough alone.

If a coach is one seat away I’ll let it be... if he’s more than one I will tell him you need to have your seat inside the box if you want to stand and coach.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BigCat

Game management decides where benches/seats allowed. If he/she sits there can’t get up. Not something I focus on during games..

I have a supervisor who instructs us to move any chairs that are above the 28' line. He is not interested in game management's opinions on this practice.

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by Raymond

I have a supervisor who instructs us to move any chairs that are above the 28' line. He is not interested in game management's opinions on this practice.

I get the sentiment....Not really realistic in many places. (15 players..4 coaches etc..) I’m fine w chairs wherever...Coach needs to sit in box. What drives me crazy are chairs 3 feet off floor when there’s room to back them up...

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BigCat

I get the sentiment....Not really realistic in many places. (15 players..4 coaches etc..) I’m fine w chairs wherever...Coach needs to sit in box. What drives me crazy are chairs 3 feet off floor when there’s room to back them up...

Same supervisor also tells us to make sure the chairs are backed up also.

When I work off-season stuff and I always adjust the chairs so they are not past the 28' line. Hate those camp games where both HCs are right next to the table no more than 6-10' from each other.